Decreasing Meaning in English

word · lemma: decrease

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Definition

Becoming less in number, amount, or degree; going down over time.

Usage & Nuances

Used as an adjective or present participle; often seen with "numbers," "prices," "trend," "rate." Can describe things that are going down continuously. Common in academic, business, and scientific contexts.

• Spanish: disminuyendo - disminución (adjetivo/verbo) - decreciente (tendencia)
• Portuguese (BR): diminuindo - decréscimo (adjetivo/verbo)
• Portuguese (PT): a diminuir - decréscimo (adjetivo/verbo)
• Chinese (Simplified): 减少的 - 正在减少
• Chinese (Traditional): 減少的 - 正在減少
• Hindi: घटती हुई
• Arabic: متناقص - في انخفاض
• Bengali: কমছে - হ্রাস পাচ্ছে
• Russian: уменьшающийся - снижающийся
• Japanese: 減少している - 減っている
• Vietnamese: giảm dần - đang giảm
• Korean: 감소하는 - 줄어드는
• Turkish: azalan
• Urdu: کم ہوتا ہوا - گھٹتا ہوا
• Indonesian: menurun - berkurang

Example Sentences

The population of the village is decreasing every year.

basic

The prices of phones are decreasing slowly.

basic

She noticed her grades were decreasing.

basic

The decreasing trend in sales worries the company.

natural

With decreasing daylight in winter, people often feel more tired.

natural

The doctor said my risk is decreasing with the new treatment.

natural